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1. A system for transmitting and displaying electronic media comprising: a controller for receiving an electronic media collection; a display, coupled to said controller, displaying the electronic media collection provided by said controller; a service provider computer coupled to said controller via a network connection to periodically update said controller; a customer computer having a customer storage and coupled to said controller for generating the electronic media collection transmitted to said controller; said electronic media collection including media content stored on said customer storage and selected from the group consisting of: pre-assembled media content generated and provided by the service provider computer to the customer computer; modified pre-assembled media content generated by the customer computer; and/or custom generated media content generated for the customer computer; wherein electronic media content is selected by said customer computer to generate said electronic media collection for presentation on said display.
A system distributes and displays electronic media. It has a controller receiving media collections. A display shows the controller's media. A service provider computer updates the controller via a network. A customer computer with its own storage generates the media collection sent to the controller. The media collection comprises: pre-made content from the service provider, content modified by the customer, and/or custom content created by the customer. The customer selects content to create the media collection shown on the display.
2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the pre-assembled media content is periodically updated.
The system for displaying media content as described above, where pre-made media content supplied by the service provider is updated regularly. This ensures that the displayed information remains current, such as news feeds, stock prices, or other time-sensitive data. The updates are pushed from the service provider computer to the controller via a network connection, replacing or augmenting the existing pre-assembled content stored on the controller or customer computer. This functionality provides up-to-date information while still allowing for subscriber generated and/or modified content.
3. The system according to claim 1 wherein said display comprises at least a first and a second frame.
The media display system as described above includes a display that is divided into at least two distinct frames. This allows for simultaneous presentation of different types of media content. For example, one frame could display a video advertisement while the other frame shows a scrolling news ticker. The multiple frame design enhances the flexibility and information density of the display. The division into frames allows for segregation of different types of media content to target multiple audience segments.
4. The system according to claim 3 wherein the first frame is displays media data selected from the group consisting of: audio, video, text, images, animations, web pages, streaming media data and combinations thereof.
In the dual-frame media display system as described, one frame displays media data, including audio, video, text, images, animations, web pages, streaming media, or combinations of these. This first frame serves as the primary display area for dynamic content, allowing a variety of different formats to be presented. The selection of the specific type of media data to display in this frame is controlled by the customer computer. This allows for a highly customizable and versatile display system capable of presenting diverse media types.
5. The system according to claim 4 wherein subscriber sets a sequential order and time limit for each media data to be displayed on said display.
Regarding the media display system with two frames where one frame displays media data, the subscriber defines a sequential order and time limit for each piece of media data shown on the display. This allows for precise control over the presentation of content, such as setting the duration of an advertisement or the order in which news headlines are displayed. The customer uses their computer to specify both the order and display duration for each item presented. This provides automated display of content based on defined parameters.
6. The system according to claim 3 wherein said display further comprises a section for display of a subscriber title.
In the media display system with a display divided into at least two frames, one frame provides a section specifically for displaying a subscriber title. This allows the subscriber to brand the display with their company name, logo, or other identifying information. The subscriber title remains visible while other media content is presented in the other frames. This improves brand recognition and provides a persistent visual identifier.
7. The system according to claim 3 wherein said display further comprises a moving ticker message that scrolls across at least a portion of the first frame.
For the media display system with two frames, a moving ticker message scrolls across at least a portion of the primary frame where media data is presented. This allows for the display of real-time information, breaking news, announcements, or advertising messages. The ticker provides a dynamic visual element that grabs attention and delivers concise information. The scrolling ticker can display textual information in a continuous loop.
8. The system according to claim 7 wherein the moving ticker is customized by the subscriber.
For the media display system which includes a scrolling ticker message in one frame, the subscriber customizes the content of the ticker. This allows the subscriber to display targeted messages to their audience, such as promotions, announcements, or relevant information. The customization can be done through the customer computer, where the user inputs the text to be displayed in the ticker. This enables dynamic and relevant messaging for the displayed content.
9. The system according to claim 3 wherein said second frame further comprises a third portion displaying weather information.
In the media display system featuring two frames, one frame further includes a third portion displaying weather information. This third portion, which exists alongside other content in the secondary frame, provides real-time weather updates such as temperature, forecasts, or weather alerts. The weather information can be sourced from an external weather service and automatically updated on the display. This provides a useful and relevant information feed for viewers.
10. The system according to claim 1 wherein said display comprises at least two displays.
The electronic media distribution and display system features a display comprising at least two displays. The controller is coupled to multiple physical displays, enabling the system to present the electronic media collection across multiple screens simultaneously. The multiple displays can be located in the same physical location or in different geographic locations. This allows for wider distribution of the media content to a larger audience.
11. A system for transmitting and displaying electronic media from a service provider to a subscriber comprising: a controller having a controller storage; a display coupled to said controller, said display displaying an electronic media collection, said display including at least a first and a second frame where the first frame displays media data selected from the group consisting of: audio, video, text, images, animations, web pages, streaming media data and combinations thereof and a sequential order for each media data to be displayed on said display is selectable; a service provider computer coupled to said controller via a network connection; a customer computer, coupled to said service provider computer via a network connection; said electronic media collection selected from the group consisting of: pre-assembled media content generated and provided by the service provider computer to the customer computer; and/or modified pre-assembled media content generated by the customer computer; and/or custom generated media content generated for the customer computer wherein electronic media content is selected by said customer computer to generate said electronic media collection for presentation on said display.
A system delivers and shows electronic media from a service provider to a subscriber. A controller has storage. A display linked to the controller shows media, with at least two frames. The first frame shows media like audio, video, text, or images, where a display order can be selected. A service provider computer connects to the controller via a network. A customer computer connects to the service provider computer via a network. The media collection includes pre-made content from the service provider, modified content from the customer, or custom content made for the customer, selected for display by the customer.
12. The system according to claim 11 wherein the storage on said controller comprises cache memory location.
The media display system with at least two frames as described above includes cache memory within the controller's storage. The cache memory enables faster access to frequently displayed media content, improving the performance and responsiveness of the display system. The cache stores copies of media files locally, reducing the need to repeatedly download content from the service provider or customer computer. This functionality enhances the user experience and reduces network bandwidth usage.
13. The system according to claim 11 wherein when the electronic media collection comprises custom generated media content generated for the subscriber, the custom generated media content is categorized as confidential and non-confidential content, wherein the confidential content is maintained on the customer computer for delivery to said controller and the non-confidential content is maintained on the service provider computer for delivery to said controller.
In the media display system with a controller and a display divided into at least two frames, if the electronic media collection includes custom content generated for the subscriber, that content is categorized as confidential and non-confidential. Confidential content is stored on the customer computer and delivered directly to the controller. Non-confidential content is stored on the service provider computer and delivered to the controller. This segregation of content ensures that sensitive information remains within the customer's control, while allowing for efficient distribution of public information.
14. The system according to claim 11 wherein said display further comprises a moving ticker message that scrolls across at least a portion of the first frame.
For the media display system which includes a display divided into at least two frames, a moving ticker message scrolls across at least a portion of the primary frame where media data is presented. This allows for the display of real-time information, breaking news, announcements, or advertising messages. The ticker provides a dynamic visual element that grabs attention and delivers concise information. The scrolling ticker can display textual information in a continuous loop.
15. The system according to claim 14 wherein the moving ticker is customizable by the subscriber.
Regarding the media display system with two frames and a scrolling ticker message, the subscriber customizes the content of the ticker. This allows the subscriber to display targeted messages to their audience, such as promotions, announcements, or relevant information. The customization can be done through the customer computer, where the user inputs the text to be displayed in the ticker. This enables dynamic and relevant messaging for the displayed content.
16. The system according to claim 11 wherein the second frame is divided into a first portion and a second portion; said first portion receiving pre-assembled media content; and said second portion receiving: pre-assembled media content; and/or modified pre-assembled media content; and/or custom generated media content.
In the two-frame media display system, the second frame is divided into two portions. The first portion receives pre-assembled media content from the service provider. The second portion receives either pre-assembled content, modified pre-assembled content, or custom generated media content from the subscriber's system. This division of the second frame allows for flexible configuration of content displayed alongside the primary content in the first frame. The customer can select which type of media is displayed in the second portion.
17. The system according to claim 11 wherein said second frame further comprises a third portion displaying weather information.
For the two-frame media display system, the second frame further includes a third portion that displays weather information. In addition to other media content displayed in the second frame, this third portion provides real-time weather updates such as temperature, forecasts, or weather alerts. The weather information can be sourced from an external weather service and automatically updated on the display. This provides a useful and relevant information feed for viewers alongside other subscriber-controlled media.
18. The system according to claim 11 wherein the first and second frames comprise a graphical interface for selection of media content to be displayed in each frame.
In the media display system having at least two frames, the first and second frames have a graphical interface which is used for selection of media content to be displayed in each frame. This allows the customer to easily manage the content shown on the display through a user-friendly interface. The graphical interface provides controls for selecting different media sources, arranging the order of content, and setting display parameters for each frame. This simplifies the content management process.
19. The system according to claim 11 wherein said electronic media collection is saved on said controller storage.
The electronic media collection in the previously described system is saved on the controller storage. This allows the controller to access and display the media content even when not actively connected to the service provider or customer computer. The locally stored media collection serves as a backup and enables offline operation of the display system. The persistent storage ensures consistent playback of the media content.
20. The system according to claim 19 wherein said controller periodically queries said service provider computer to determine if an updated electronic media collection is available and if so, said controller downloads the updated electronic media collection.
In the media display system where the media collection is stored on the controller, the controller periodically checks with the service provider computer to see if a newer version of the media collection is available. If a new collection is available, the controller downloads it from the service provider. This automated update mechanism ensures that the display always presents the most current information. The periodic querying can be scheduled to minimize network bandwidth usage.
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September 2, 2014
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